{"id":3151,"date":"2023-04-20T05:19:08","date_gmt":"2023-04-20T05:19:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/?p=3151"},"modified":"2023-04-20T21:05:34","modified_gmt":"2023-04-20T21:05:34","slug":"naturopathic-doctor-functional-medicine-digestive-health-stress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/2023\/04\/naturopathic-doctor-functional-medicine-digestive-health-stress\/","title":{"rendered":"Using Naturopathic and Functional Medicine to Support Digestive Health and Alleviate Stressed-Out Guts"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3152\" src=\"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2023\/04\/nm-and-fm-for-stressed-gut-ig-min-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2023\/04\/nm-and-fm-for-stressed-gut-ig-min-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2023\/04\/nm-and-fm-for-stressed-gut-ig-min-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2023\/04\/nm-and-fm-for-stressed-gut-ig-min-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2023\/04\/nm-and-fm-for-stressed-gut-ig-min-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2023\/04\/nm-and-fm-for-stressed-gut-ig-min-65x65.png 65w, https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2023\/04\/nm-and-fm-for-stressed-gut-ig-min.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Stress <a href=\"https:\/\/dr-lobisco.com\/cortisol\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">affects<\/a> everything, including your brain, body, emotions, productivity, self-care, and even relationship interactions.<\/p>\n<p>Your gut is one area particularly vulnerable to <a href=\"https:\/\/dr-lobisco.com\/gut-stress-digestion\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">stress<\/a> and the connection is bidirectional. Emotional and physical triggers can impact the gastrointestinal (GI) tract and digestive distress can cause or perpetuate stress symptoms.<\/p>\n<p>Many have experienced a \u201cnervous stomach\u201d because of emotions. This is related to the <a href=\"https:\/\/dr-lobisco.com\/gut-stress-digestion\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">alterations<\/a> in gut function due to stress. It disrupts intestinal motility, digestive and hormonal secretions, pain sensation, gut microbe populations, and the GI mucosa and lining. Furthermore, long-term stress can lead to negative shifts in the immune response via the gut and result in systemic issues, increasing the risk for several diseases.<\/p>\n<p>In my <a href=\"https:\/\/dr-lobisco.com\/digestion-stress-naturopathic-medicine-functional-medicine\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">latest<\/a> post and video, I describe how to use naturopathic and functional medicine modalities to soothe a stressed-out belly and support optimal gut-brain health.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/dr-lobisco.com\/digestion-stress-naturopathic-medicine-functional-medicine\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Topics<\/a> include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Basic lab work to assess a stressed-out gut (i.e., a complete blood chemistry, white blood cell differential, HbA1c, imaging, and specialty tests)<\/li>\n<li>Functional labs to determine overall digestive health and function (dysbiosis markers)<\/li>\n<li>Naturopathic and functional medicine approaches to support healthy guts and soothe the mind-body including:\n<ul>\n<li>Digestive enzyme support<\/li>\n<li>Nourishing foods and lifestyle<\/li>\n<li>Herbs and supplements<\/li>\n<li>Essential oils<\/li>\n<li>Mind-body interventions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Click<a href=\"https:\/\/dr-lobisco.com\/digestion-stress-naturopathic-medicine-functional-medicine\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> here<\/a> to read more.<\/p>\n<p>If you can\u2019t get to the bottom of your chronic digestive issues, a naturopathic and\/or functional <a href=\"https:\/\/dr-lobisco.com\/naturopathic-medicine-and-functional-medicine-services\/\">medicine doctor<\/a> can provide support. They will assist you in finding and remediating the contributors to a stressed-out gut while offering personalized support for your mind-body health.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"post-inner\">\n<div class=\"post-content entry-content single-post-content\">\n<div class=\"post-inner\">\n<div class=\"post-content entry-content single-post-content\">\n<div class=\"post-inner\">\n<div class=\"post-content entry-content single-post-content\">\n<h3><strong>Naturopathic Medicine and Holistic Resources for Digestive, Mood, and Hormone Support<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2108\" src=\"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2021\/09\/kids-naturopathic-oils-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" data-wp-editing=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2021\/09\/kids-naturopathic-oils-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2021\/09\/kids-naturopathic-oils-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2021\/09\/kids-naturopathic-oils-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2021\/09\/kids-naturopathic-oils-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2021\/09\/kids-naturopathic-oils-65x65.png 65w, https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2021\/09\/kids-naturopathic-oils.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Free resources and more education on essential oils and mind-body wellness are available to you <a href=\"https:\/\/getoiling.com\/SarahLoBisco\/page\/resources\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dr-lobisco.com\/loneliness-isolation-holidays-mental-health-naturopathic-doctor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tools<\/a> for coping with isolation and separation.<\/li>\n<li>An Integrative Mental Health and Stress <a href=\"https:\/\/dr-lobisco.com\/integrative-mental-health-and-back-to-school-stress-anxiety\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Resource Guide<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>My <a href=\"https:\/\/dr-lobisco.com\/essential-oils-database\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">free online<\/a> essential oils database.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Stay Connected! <a href=\"https:\/\/getoiling.com\/SarahLoBisco\/landing\/resource-guide-opt-in\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sign-up<\/a> for my weekly newsletter.<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-inner\">\n<div class=\"post-content entry-content single-post-content\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Disclaimer: This material is for information purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or prescribe for any illness. You should check with your doctor regarding implementing any new strategies into your wellness regime. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA.<\/p>\n<p><em>This information is applicable ONLY for therapeutic quality essential oils. This information DOES NOT apply to essential oils that have not been tested for purity and standardized constituents. There is no quality control in the United States, and oils labeled as \u201c100% pure\u201d need only to contain 5% of the actual oil. The rest of the bottle can be filled with fillers and sometimes toxic ingredients that can irritate the skin. The studies are not based solely on a specific brand of an essential oil, unless stated. Please read the full study for more information<\/em>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"share-buttons\">\n<div class=\"social-buttons clearfix\">\n<div class=\"social-btn social-fb\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"social-btn social-twitter\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"social-btn social-pinterest\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Stress affects everything, including your brain, body, emotions, productivity, self-care, and even relationship interactions. Your gut is one area particularly vulnerable to stress and the connection is bidirectional. Emotional and physical triggers can impact the gastrointestinal (GI) tract and digestive distress can cause or perpetuate stress symptoms. 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